The organisation defines the start and end dates of the survey. We recommend that the survey runs for a maximum of 1 week as longer periods tend to elicit slower responses.

We set up the survey and provide the weblink for the survey.

The organisation notifies all respondents of the reason for the survey, the survey dates, the intended outcome and confirms the confidentiality of the survey.

We keep the organisation informed of the rate of survey responses so that, if necessary, employees can be encouraged to complete the survey.

The survey closes on the agreed date and we analyse the survey responses.

The results are prepared in a PowerPoint presentation which serves as an Ethics Report.

Sharing the results: The organisation books a 1 – 2 hour meeting with its executive group for the presentation of the survey results and to discuss what actions should be taken to improve its ethical status.

If possible, it is advisable to schedule another 1 hour meeting to share the results and proposed actions (emanating from the executive briefing) with the respondents.

Approximate time frame: From when the company announces the survey, the timing includes 1 week to run the survey + 1 week to analyse and prepare the results + whatever delay until the executive briefing.